Nichols School - Verdian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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THEODORE HIGINBOTHAM Born: Uctober 25, 1919 Entered: September 1936 VERDIAN Board '38 News Board '38 Dance Committee '38 A PEAL of raucous, hyena-like laughter ringing through the halls, and elephantine footsteps thundering down the corridor herald the approach of the lumbering Higinbotham. Breathless from his long trek across the campus, Ted arrives in French class just in time to escape any caustic comments that Mr. Thomsson often sees fit to make about Ted's punctuality. 0 Known to everyone, teachers and students alike, as Hig , and famous author of Glimpsetorials in the News, he is a source of endless amuse- ment to his fellow economists-with one noteworthy exception. Mr. O'Niel's frantic, You're a trial to me, Higgie, is as famous as Ted's record in athletic absences. 0 During his two years at Nichols, Higgie has so trained his mind that now he is able to spend his Ustudy' periods in vagarious idleness, much to the astonishment of his colleagues. Next year, Ted will be seen in his blue Ford sallying to and from Cornell, his future Alma Mater. 29 .7-1007!

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9. liabi- CHAUNCEY RANSOBI HATCH Xp Born: December 1, 1920 XTX Entered: September 1 I 9 K Soccer Team '37 Basketball Squad 'JT Basketball Team '38 FIVE years ago, Chan Hatch put in his first appearance at Nichols. As was then, is now, and forevermore shall be, he was accompanied by his bosom friend, Bob Oldman. Time has not altered the high regard which was early his, for together with a splendid physique, C han possesses intellectual proclivities of no mean merit. In regard to this latter endow- ment, let it be known that seldom does the name Hatch fail to adorn the honor list. Though some dub him a bookworni, few denote less time to study and realize his achievements. Chan has, however, a very definite penchant towards the more salutory aspects of school. His performance on the Soccer field was deserving of envy, and his nimble execution of passes on the basketball team are worthy of the highest praise. 0 VVe have it from a first-hand source, that Chan is casting a favorable eye on Colgate. 28

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haadmbi FREDERICK HITZEL Born: June 22, 1919 oy Enfered: September 1937 '9 Soccer Squad '37 ALTHOUGH Fred entered Nichols only last September, he has become surprisingly popular with his fellow classmates. Last fall, eager to parti- cipate in athletic competition, he donned a pair of soccer shoes and indulged in a bit of soccer with Mr. Pierce. During the winter, Hitzel devoted most of his time to contriving excuses thereby dodging Mr. Schiferle's workouts. Perhaps Fred is best known for his resonant tenor voice with which he fervently sings the morning hymns during Chapel exercises. 0 This talented young man is greatly attracted to the fair sex and may be seen tripping the light fantastic at any of the Nichols or Seminary social functions. In spite of his apparent girlish waist, Fred consumes a prodigious meal every day at lunch. 0 Though not an honor student, Fred applies himself to his studies diligently. His steadfastness, willingness to work, and marvelous dis- position will be great assets to him during his college career at Cornell University. 30